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the Essentials Weekend you will learn and
experience practical
hands on training on how
to utilise
the natural environment and
resources
for shelter, fire, water and food,
making cordage for snares and fish lines from plants, making
fishing hooks from wild shrubs, learning about animal tracks
and signs, making fire with fungi, spending the night sleeping
in the forest in a shelter that you have constructed using
only what nature has provided and learning how to plan and
prepare for a future safe outdoor adventure of your own
including how to navigate by map, compass and
nature's signs under the guidance of
our qualified and experienced outdoor leaders. |
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The
Essentials
Weekend
can be undertaken in either the Brecon Beacons or Herefordshire,
both locations are abound with numerous native species of
flora and fauna that thrives within it's natural habitat.
The
essentials weekend is open to all, whether you wish to participate
on your own or with friends, below you will find up to date
information about the course itinerary and scheduled course
dates together with the relevant links to what kit you require
and
how to book your place, we look forward to meeting you. |
Shelter
• Construction and use of natural shelters in the forest
Fire
• Natural resources for fire • Fire by
fungi • Fire steels and kits • Fire starting and fire
management • Fire safety
Water
• Collection and disinfection - making water safe to drink •
Common diseases and disorders and prevention
Food
& Cooking
• Plant and tree identification and practical uses • Foraging
through the seasons • Identifying poisonous plants and berries
• Rabbit - skinning, preparation and boiling a stew •
Rainbow trout - gutting, preparation and steaming •
Open fire cooking
• Survival fishing techniques - making hooks from natural resources
for fishing • Animal tracks and signs
• Animal snares and traps - natural cordage and making snares
from natural resources for trapping
The
Knife
• Selection of equipment • Safe and responsible
use • Maintenance
Navigation
• Map orientation, understanding norths, symbols and grid references
• How to take and use a compass bearing
• Pacings, time and distance •
Records of intentions • Navigation by the night sky and the
sun
Campcraft
• Site selection and organisation • Health and Hygiene
• Leave no trace • Environmental
impact awareness and access
Outdoor
Safety
•
Understanding
the environment • Emergency equipment selection
and use •
Modern survival shelter systems and methods of use
•
Emergency contacts, procedures
and signals •
Hot food in an emergency without flame or stove
Note
• There
are no animals killed on this course
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2008
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Dates With Places Available
3
- 5 October (Brecon Beacons) |
24
- 26 October (Brecon Beacons) |
28
- 30 November (Brecon Beacons) |
| 2009
Dates Available Soon |
•
Open to anyone over 18 years of age who has a general standard of
fitness
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Places are limited to a maximum of 12
• 7.00pm
Friday - 3.00pm Sunday • Brecon Beacons, Wales or Hereford,
England
Accommodation & Meals
• Expedition style base
camp and natural shelters in the forest •
All meals are provided •
The course is suitable for Vegetarians
Cost
• £175 per person •
We do accept deposit payments (£50) - Balance due 8 weeks
before course start date
Kit List
• For
a detailed kit list and tips on how to prepare for your course see
Course Kit list
Course
Leaders
Leader Profiles
Bookings
Telephone
•
Telephone 01432 376751
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Office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday
to Friday
| Online
Bookings |
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Post |